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Monday, January 23, 2012

Prosciutto Wrapped Dates

Oh how I love thee! I live to go to special occasions and parties in hopes they will have this appetizer! They are just sooo good!! They have something similar to this receipe at Cafeteria.

3/4 cup (6 ounces) goat cheese

1 tbsp. minced shallots

1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

24 whole pitted dates

6 thin slices prosciutto

1. Preheat oven to 350degrees

2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a fork. Slice dates lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Open dates; place 1 rounded teaspoon cheese mixture into each date. Cut 1 prosciutto slice in half lengthwise and then crosswise to make 4 equal pieces. Repeat procedure with remaining prosciutto to form 24 pieces. Wrap each date with 1 prosciutto piece; place dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or until filling is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately. Yield: 20 servings (serving size: 2 dates)